YEARLY HIGH
11.2530 MKD
YEARLY LOW
9.5929 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.5525 MKD

2012 ARS to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 11.2530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 9.5929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6602 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0297 to the December average rate of 9.6789, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.2530 was down 5.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.9579, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 56,265 MKD
2011 Average 53,480 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 47,964 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,300.86 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.1648
9.5438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to MKD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 10.7952, compared to 10.3098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4854 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7952
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.4956 MKD (High: 11.2530 / Low: 10.7575). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2064 MKD (High: 9.7993 / Low: 9.5929).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4956
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4228 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 11.0297) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.5413), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5116 (-4.43%).

2012 Avg (January) 11.0297
2011 Avg (January) 11.5413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.2530 10.7575 11.0297
February 10.8748 10.5159 10.7033
March 10.8198 10.5475 10.6875
April 10.7364 10.5178 10.6223
May 11.0000 10.5284 10.7801
June 11.1450 10.8078 10.9481
July 11.0976 10.7642 10.9330
August 10.9434 10.5842 10.8167
September 10.5836 10.1025 10.3939
October 10.1988 9.9602 10.0679
November 10.0364 9.8113 9.9683
December 9.7993 9.5929 9.6789